Does Insulin have a preservative in the ingredients? Mercury?
Question posted by Jdtif on 6 Dec 2023
Last updated on 7 December 2023
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masso
6 Dec 2023
"All insulin formulations contain significant amounts (2.3–3.2 mg/mL) of phenolic preservatives (PP), namely, phenol and/or m-cresol, which are necessary in insulin formulations to stabilize insulin, allow for an extended shelf life, and provide sterility to the formulation."
Source: National Library of Medicine
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masso
6 Dec 2023
"The insulin molecule consists of 51 amino acids arranged in two chains, an A chain (21 amino acids) and B chain (30 amino acids) that are linked by two disulfide bonds"
Source: National Library of Medicine
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